Sex-specific association of serum urate (SUA) and prevalence of coronary artery calcification (CAC).
| SUA, mg/dl | No. Subjects | Prevalence of CAC, % | Crude OR | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | ||||
| < 5 | 165 | 43.0 | 1.0 (referent) | 1.0 (referent) |
| 5 – < 6 | 343 | 44.9 | 1.07 | 1.11 (0.62–1.97) |
| 6 – < 6.8 | 219 | 42.5 | 0.98 | 0.86 (0.48–1.55) |
| ≥ 6.8 | 282 | 48.6 | 1.25 | 0.90 (0.48–1.67) |
| Test for trend | p = 0.5 | |||
| Women | ||||
| < 5 | 834 | 15.8 | 1.0 (referent) | 1.0 (referent) |
| 5 – < 6 | 297 | 25.3 | 1.80 | 0.83 (0.53–1.27) |
| 6 – < 6.8 | 123 | 39.0 | 3.40 | 1.00 (0.56–1.79) |
| ≥ 6.8 | 69 | 42.0 | 3.86 | 0.87 (0.43–1.74) |
| Test for trend | p = 0.7 | |||